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Base game

Akrotiri

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Published
2014
Players
2–2
Play time
45 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
AncientCivilizationEconomicExploration
Mechanics:
Trading & negotiationHand managementEngine buildingTile layingDraftingRoute buildingWorker placement

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Main mechanics explained

  • Trading & negotiation: Deals between players move the game forward.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Engine building: Small early moves compound into a machine that does the work later.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
Full publisher description

Akrotiri places you in the role of an explorer in Classical Greek times, combing the then-uncharted Aegean sea for lost Minoan temples that have long ago fallen into ruin. You've not only heard of these temples hidden around the island of Thera, but you actually have access to the secret maps that tell you of their hidden locations! Two mountains to the north? A volcano to the west? This *must* be the spot... But running an expedition can be costly. In order to fund your voyages into the unknown and excavate the ancient temples, you will have to first ship resources found on surrounding islands back to the resource-poor island of Thera. In Akrotiri which combines tile placement, hand management, and pick-up and delivery players place land tiles in order to make the board match the maps that they have in hand. Players excavate temples; the ones that are harder to find and the ones further away from Thera are worth more towards victory, but the secret goal cards keep everyone guessing who the victor is until the end! May the gods forever bless you with favorable winds!

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